How To Slow Wheelie In 3 Easy Steps

[@JohnMatrixOfficial]

What I've learned recently, is having your font forks parallel with the terrain. Gives you a good balance point. When leaning back, try and keep your front forks parallel with the ground.

[@douge2257]

Keep it coming bro nice content

[@dmorgan3244]

What gear should I be starting in? I see different answers here. I'm on a KTM 300 XC-W.

[@fc1133]

I used to have a 1989 Yamaha TT600, and I could do wheelies with it. I would ride slowly in third gear and then pop the clutch while pulling on the handlebars. The front wheel lifted smoothly and stayed up without any issues. I never used the rear brake because as soon as I eased off the throttle, the front wheel would come back down immediately, so I never worried about flipping over. I felt completely in control and wasn't afraid of falling backward. I would keep the wheelie going until I reached the top speed I was comfortable with in third gear, then I would stop. I tried shifting up a few times during the wheelie, but it never worked well for me. Recently, I was talking to a friend, and he mentioned that what I was doing was more of a "speed wheelie" rather than a "real" wheelie. He explained that a real wheelie involves reaching the "balance point," where you need to use the rear brake to maintain control. Since cutting the throttle causes the front wheel to come down immediately, does that mean I'm not at the balance point? What do you think? Thanks.

[@bebble985]

A slow wheelie should be so controlled that you can decelerate. What you were doing, I’m guessing was accelerating. Being so in control that you can slow down while wheeling is the point of a slow wheelie.

[@fc1133]

@@bebble985 Good point. I was definitely going faster and faster. I guess that makes it a speed wheelie. Thanks.

[@OregonCrow]

uhhhh k

[@christraj8208]

What gear are you guys popping it up on 2nd?? And how do you shake off the scared feeling? I do log hops and stuff without fear but get scared when I do it for fun!

[@valtteri7196]

I usely pop it in 3nd but if i wanna go fast i do it in 5nd

[@legolas2899]

@@valtteri71963nd 5nd 😭😭😭😭 bro I can’t stop laughing bless you… it’s 3rd and 5th

[@bloomerb4162]

I'm terrified of doing wheelies on full size dirtbikes. Once the front comes up a foot, I'm off the gas.

[@jakebriscoe]

fr me too, ill send a 65 foot double but i cant wheelie to save my life. i get scared

[@AjCatanzaro]

It just takes practice. It feels like you’re more straight up and down than you actually are. A good way to practice with less risk is on a 110 👍🏼

[@illhaveanother4365]

@@jakebriscoe congrats on your win

[@chrismackey4238]

Hi, im a beginner, just reached 10 hours on my Beta 300 and just started getting the front wheel off the ground. What gear do you recommend for the slow wheelie, 1st or 2nd. Thanks.

[@xafbxmoto269]

1st

[@illhaveanother4365]

5th

[@TheUsCars]

Maybe you can do a video how to jump a jumpface with ruts ?

[@kylemeeks9436]

I never learned to ride wheelies because I got tired of buying rear fenders.

[@TwoWheelsAndAPonytail]

Use the ABS wheelie bar 🤗 It saved me more than once! Really nice

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

Haha mines zip tied on and ever time I loop I just re zip tie it… Works a treat. Tho I did have to solder holes into the guards and fender to fit the zip ties through but it’s so worth it man.

[@mikuun9224]

One thing I don’t think you mentioned, which gear should you be in for the wheelie? I’d assume 1st but idk.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Absolutely 1st gear!

[@leviamos9544]

Gonna be at your class in casey cant wait 🤙

[@AjCatanzaro]

Awesome! See you there!

[@backyardbikes7760]

Great video some things defiantly helped

[@mx7565]

I can slow Wheelies and nose Wheelies but not fast on track, I race old mans class 55 plus..most of the old class now are X-pros :(

[@grizzly8101]

When I try to wheelie I ALWAYS tip over sideways, even though my position is neutral.

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Step 1, find a nice moderate uphill slope :)

[@AjCatanzaro]

Uphill helps a LOT!

[@weStayModest]

You’re missing one of the most important parts, that’s making sure your weight is back and understanding that it actually makes the balance point lower because you’re acting as a counter weight.

[@bloomerb4162]

Yeah that's what makes it hard, just getting the bike to stand up that high.

[@weStayModest]

@@bloomerb4162 also keep your chest and head back this is where I had the absolute hardest time when the bike would near balance point I would instinctively put my head forward and do like this weird half pull-up thing and then you’re chasing the wheelie. Just let it come up and relax.

[@benjohnston7742]

Watch some of the enduro boys doing this its mad

[@Bw_Dubb]

You wanna wheelie wit the team come to NYC this summer

[@Ottopaul484]

I think we can try this weekend... But which gear? First for backflip 😂

[@potatoman5454]

I’ve been trying to wheelie for so long now but it seems almost every time I try I keep turning and have to come back down every time can someone please tell me why I can’t stay straight??

[@malky525]

How does this go on the alta??

[@jareddawson7122]

only reason why yall "cant wheelie or this and that" is bcs you said you cant wheelie thefore that is what you attract to you wheelies physically are cake its all mental

[@dermadizinmann6576]

schon lange abonniert... freu mich auf München...

[@chrymix3179]

I know how to wheelie very well on my mountain bike but for some reason every time I try to Wheeling on my bike my back tire just wheel spins and I can't the the front up unless I stand up and try wheelie

[@gregmossed]

It's usually because your timing is wrong in shifting your weight/using your suspension. If you've got it standing up then you understand the idea - just pay more attention when sitting down to where the weight is. You wanna be popping that clutch as the forks are coming up and lightening the front end. And not a lot of throttle, it really doesn't take much. Check out IRC Tire Guy and Cross Training Enduro have good videos on wheelie technique. Good luck!

[@chrymix3179]

@@gregmossed wow that's very in depth thanks so much

[@SouthernUtahMx]

@@chrymix3179 100% agree with everything the other guys said. The only other tip I had was also you have to have good clutch control. You can’t just dump it and spin the rear wheel. You have to slip it and modulate it but do it quick. But not too quick to where your gonna get wheelspin. The goal is to get the rear to bite.

[@etiennecarrier2614]

Great video 🔥

[@BikesandBlickeys]

So difficult being 6’3 with long legs, I cannot get my foot on the rear brake while in the sitting position to save my life. Without boots it’s fine but in boots I can’t bend my ankle enough

[@cacheduininck8912]

Same! I am 6'5" and the same thing happens to me so wheelies are kind of a challenge

[@Shiva_Racing]

2:00 here is the answer for you. Look on AJ foot, he don`t drop it to the peg.

[@jnuxca]

6'3 here too, as the guy said, just don't rest the foot on the peg

[@timbjork2098]

Hight is not the problem lots of guys doing how to well over 6 enduro channels has a guy in australia that is 6'5", I could make the argument that its easier to learn the angle as a tall guy using the "IRC tire guy" rich larson. trick to learn slow wheelies.

[@BikesandBlickeys]

Great thankyou!

[@streetrider11]

12 o'clock boys

[@lemegaoof4323]

Love it !

[@tonygSDWR]

So you are always riding the clutch a little once you get the front wheel up?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes, because it’s such low rpm the bike would likely stall without it

[@rellmoneyloveyall]

I'm trying to get like u bro no lie

[@keithwilliams8145]

I wish I had friends to help me with my wheels

[@19Jharris]

What about a 2 stroke

[@AjCatanzaro]

What about one?

[@mxcayden2770]

That’s me

[@mozziezapper]

yo I skipped to the middle of the video without sound and I thought these were kids 🤣

[@capt.Justin]

You don’t really need the the rear brakes huh. 😂

[@MK_Pascal]

werte ich machen Bro 4:30

[@psychoslingers8732]

I like to slow wheelie my Harley StreetGlide.

[@unknown_kid1482]

bro my name is also kaden and im 14 lmao